The Telegram messenger for the first time in its history came into profit. According to the results of 2024, the company earned $ 1.4 billion income, and its net profit amounted to $ 540 million. About it reports Forbes with reference to the financial documents of the company.
Compared to 2023, when Telegram income was $ 343 million, growth was extremely rapid. Such a financial breakthrough was made possible by the growth of the audience, as well as the expansion of monetization instruments.
About half of $ 1.4 billion in Telegram income in 2024 came from the so -called "partnerships and ecosystems", including integrations with services that use Telegram as a platform.
Another $ 250 million came from advertising, which has become an active part of the strategy since 2023, and $ 292 million from premium subscriptions of Telegram Premium.
The company plans not to stop there. According to investor documents, Telegram expects $ 2 billion in 2025 and $ 720 million.
In parallel with the release of financial results, the company announced the launch of a bond offer worth $ 1.5 billion. The funds will go to the redemption of existing debt.
Telegram Chief Investment Director John Hayman said that the company has achieved all its financial goals and does not exclude the possibility of primary public placement of shares (IPO) if the market situation is favorable. However, the company plans also have caution: the French investigation against Telegram founder Pavel Durov can complicate the preparation for IPO.
Nevertheless, Telegram believes that potential legal obstacles can be resolved by the end of 2025.
